Land Use Study for the Community of Winchester July 9, 2012
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Land Use Study for theCommunity of Winchester
July 9, 2012
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WELCOME
Overview of the Draft Land Use Study’s Goals, Objectives and Policies
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Goals, Objectives and Policies for:
Land Use (Downtown Core and overall Community of Winchester)
Community Design Circulation Multi-Purpose Open Space/Recreation Sustainability
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Land UseDowntown Core Land Use Goal:
Create a unique and integrated mix of residential, office, commercial, retail, industrial, civic and recreational land uses in the Downtown Core that generate daily activity in the daytime and evenings to create a lively and dynamic environment.
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Downtown Core Land Use Policies :
o Prepare a Specific Plan
o Smart Growth, New Urbanism, Transit-Oriented Development and Sustainable Design Principles
o Mixed Use Zoning
o Compact, TOD infrastructure—less auto dependency
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Downtown Core Land Use Policies (cont.)
o Transit station in Downtown
o Appropriate uses in Downtown and adequate Open Space
o Maintain existing alleys
o Highway 79 re-alignment—re-analyze once final alignment is approved
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Winchester Land Use Goal(outside of Downtown Core)
Ensure a balance of residential, office, commercial, retail, industrial, recreational land uses and public facilities uses that will support the successful, long term build out of the community of Winchester.
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Winchester Land Use Policies
(outside of Downtown Core)
Balance of land uses
Public utilities in place prior to development
Develop standards for legal, non-conforming uses as a result of Land Use Study
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Winchester Land Use Policies (cont.)
(outside of Downtown Core) Develop communities to be connected through
multi-modal transportation systems
Regional commercial and retail near freeways or major arterials
Residential near community and regional centers & employment hubs—reduce commute times
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Community Design Goal
Ensure the community develops so that it creates a clear sense of identity and place that is unique to the community of Winchester.
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Community Design Policies Development Standards and Design Guidelines
Distinct image for Winchester Pedestrian oriented Downtown
Design that is walkable, livable, human scale
Public gathering spaces (cultural/festival/ farmer’s market or concerts)
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Community Design Policies (cont.)
Landscape streetscape and increase pedestrian travel
Sign Standards appropriate to Winchester and pedestrian oriented
Entry Monumentation: Clear, identifiable entry Strong sense of place Reflect design theme of Downtown
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Circulation GoalCreate a circulation system that can accommodate the proposed Land Use Plan of the Winchester Land Use Study that complies with the County wide target Levels of Service that facilitate the movement of vehicles, but places a strong emphasis on safe and efficient pedestrian pathways and alternative modes of travel.
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Circulation Policies Area effected by Hwy. 79 re-alignment to be re-
analyzed once final alignment is approved
Reduce street width and speed along Simpson Rd.
Transit station in Downtown Core
Implement Multi-modal and TOD concepts throughout Winchester
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Circulation Policies (cont.) Enhance and protect alley network system
Adequate parking—don’t compromise walkable of Downtown
Plan for off-street parking (i.e. structures, lots, park-n-rides)
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Circulation Policies (cont.) Implement round-a-bouts and “choke” down street
widths in Downtown Core
Ensure streets consider pedestrian and bike lanes and/or routes
Roads or transit centers to minimize noise impacts to sensitive receptors
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Multi-Purpose Open Space and Recreation
GoalCreate opportunities for additional open space and recreational opportunities to serve a variety of needs and diversity of users within the Community of Winchester.
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Multi-Purpose Open Space and Recreation Policies
o Public gathering, civic and cultural events in Downtown Core
o Appropriate distribution of amenities in various land uses
o Provide open space in developments (buffers/relief)
o Pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle street and trail network system—connectivity
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Multi-Purpose Open Space and Recreation Policies (cont.)
o Provide two regional park facilities
o Enhanced opportunities within Salt Creek (including bridge crossing)
o Park and Recreational use of Double Butte
o Consider a separate trails assessment
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Sustainability GoalEncourage land use planning and development to be efficient in the use of non-renewable resources and improved air quality to reduce impacts on the surrounding environment.
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Sustainability Policies
o Design and construction per green building practices and green—reduce air, water and land pollution/environmental impacts
o LEED certification or equivalent
o Land uses near public transportation—reduce vehicle trips
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Sustainability Policies (cont.)
o Low Impact Development and BMPs
o Maximize light—proper siting of building
o Reduce heat island by preserving and providing shade